3D printed microcyclones for enhanced collection, separation, and recovery of sub-micrometer bioaerosols.

ABSTRACT: The collection and separation of aerosols is necessary to support the capture and analysis of particulate matter that can impact human health, enabling effective monitoring and prediction of exposure risk, and supporting fundamental studies of aerosol generation, transport, and distribution. Of particular concern are sub-micrometer particles which can deeply infiltrate the lungs, but efficient separation and capture of these smaller particles is challenging. In the case of bioaerosols, effective recovery of biological particles following capture often involves significant dilution of the collected sample, hindering downstream analysis. Here we report a miniature 3D printed cyclone-based platform capable of highly effective separation and recovery of submicron bioaerosols with well-defined

SUBMITTER: Bhattacharya P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12803735 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature